Classification Flashcards

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homeostasis

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dynamic equilibrium

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Classification

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Classification is the grouping of objects on similarities

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metabolism

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chemical reaction to supply energy

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reproduction

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creating new members of the species

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synthesis

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to combine simple substances into larger substances

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gas change

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the process of obtaining oxygen&releasing carbon

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stimuli

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action that causes a reaction

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heterotroph

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organism that needs to eat

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autotroph

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organism that makes its own food

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cell

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smallest unit of life

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tissue

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group of cells working together

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organ

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group of tissues

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organ system

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group of organs working together

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taxonomy

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the study of classification

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14
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dichotomous key

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chart with 2 options per lvl, used to classify organisms

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phylogeny/cladgram

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a chart that indicates when related groups or organisms have evolved

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common ancestor

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the species from which other species have descended